tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post2878142469412516100..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: Lazy Sunday - The AftermathPaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-65227039933706332802009-06-23T00:42:01.673-04:002009-06-23T00:42:01.673-04:00In reference to your earlier Heart/Head post, I mu...In reference to your earlier Heart/Head post, I must confess that until a few days ago, my heart was as yours all were, that is to say, having hope. Now though, my heart and head are in total agreement. This season is pretty much junked. I can't pinpoint the exact moment, but sometime during the past two weeks, it got too frustrating to watch this team almost make it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554323845469390779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-47467202964607880902009-06-22T21:24:57.946-04:002009-06-22T21:24:57.946-04:00From CastroTurf: "A decision on Wedge's f...From CastroTurf: <i>"A decision on Wedge's future is more likely to be made at season's end."</i><br /><br />Frustrating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-72394567910561934272009-06-22T20:59:32.152-04:002009-06-22T20:59:32.152-04:00I'm sure it would end up being Skinner first r...I'm sure it would end up being Skinner first right...but I think Fryman would be in the mix...pojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681568940540039916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-36922677645219203862009-06-22T20:20:15.896-04:002009-06-22T20:20:15.896-04:00Would Travis Fryman be considered for the post if ...Would Travis Fryman be considered for the post if Wedge was let go??RonThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404209987873217369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-10403018963797049602009-06-22T19:50:18.702-04:002009-06-22T19:50:18.702-04:00Where to start. First and foremost Paul...keep up...Where to start. First and foremost Paul...keep up the good work. I don't know if this is a statement of your writing (it is), or a statement of the turmoil with the Tribe, but reading your blog has been a hell of a lot more enjoyable than the games.<br /><br />That said...<br /><br />It's time for Wedge to go, and likely Shapiro, although I doubt it would be both. The absolutely need to hire an interim manager, and Hargrove is the first that comes to mind...but perhaps there's another route to take.<br /><br />Hire Buddy Bell away from the White Sox (he's in the front office as the player development director) and install him as interim manager with the promise to move him into the Tribe front office afterwards...then go out and hire a guy like Bobby Valentine. He is a guy who has been proven to turnaround clubs quickly...and can be a good PR piece for the Indians.<br /><br />Is he the perfect fit for the Indians? Who knows...but he'd certainly be different.<br /><br />Will he fit with Shapiro? No, but will Shapiro still be here? Will it be Antonelli?<br /><br />Who knows...just speculation. But something needs done.<br /><br />Yeah, the players need the blame laid at their feet for sure, but the Wedge experiment needs to come to an end.pojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681568940540039916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-57107813614930222122009-06-22T10:59:04.138-04:002009-06-22T10:59:04.138-04:00ive got a signed laporta jersey thats losing value...ive got a signed laporta jersey thats losing value. <br /><br />need somebody to fix this. <br /><br />im not in cleveland, so i dont get to hear the rumblings that are moving through the air up there, but is anybody talking about hargrove as a replacement. if so, do you guys see it happening?csusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575419830013173006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-77981291856765918492009-06-21T23:09:42.727-04:002009-06-21T23:09:42.727-04:00Congrats Baltimoran on the new "Oriole!"...Congrats Baltimoran on the new "Oriole!"doby14https://www.blogger.com/profile/03474808008757111430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-69609485145763616592009-06-21T22:12:09.733-04:002009-06-21T22:12:09.733-04:00PC, this off season i tried to sell you on Francis...PC, this off season i tried to sell you on Francisco having a breakout season (Pluto felt the same) and i was shocked that you (the optimist) had no hope for the guy...I won't question your baseball judgment again.<br /><br />great point above that the interim manager needs to play the young guys.Baltimoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224994781147499885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-73035611546673993962009-06-21T22:06:52.134-04:002009-06-21T22:06:52.134-04:00I agree with Sherman. I don't believe anyone i...I agree with Sherman. I don't believe anyone is ever an "untouchable," but the closest thing to an untouchable is someone who can't be replaced in any meaningful way. Sabathia, as great as he is, was less of an untouchable last year than Lee is now, simply because C.C's role, that of legitimate #1 starter, <i>could</i> be assumed by Lee. <br /><br />But as Lee is the only person in the organization right now (pending a healthy Westbrook) who could hold down a rotation job for a good team, I see no way he could be traded. As I've said before, Shapiro is going to great lengths to avoid the term "rebuilding," and dealing Lee would make such a rebuild unmistakable.<br /><br />I disagree, however, that Victor Martinez is "irreplaceable." This appears to be his career year, his time under Tribe control is lessening, and Carlos Santana is basically a young Victor. And as far as Victor's leadership goes, that particular intangible is looking less tangible than ever in 2009. <br /><br />Let us not forget that one of Shapiro's very best trades, and almost certainly the best one that was a pure baseball trade and not done to trim salary, involved dealing an incumbent catcher to make room for Martinez. (Leaving aside for the moment that Shapiro also clearly deserves to be fired.)Hydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984348525069741897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-56253401523106716352009-06-21T21:55:56.688-04:002009-06-21T21:55:56.688-04:00Way to represent us Paulie at Wrigley! I don'...Way to represent us Paulie at Wrigley! I don't agree with everyone ripping Wedge for the moves he makes with his bullpen.. what is he supposed to do? NONE of them can get it done (except for Herges). Period. He went to Wood both games when he was supposed to. I'd question PH'ing Shoppach on Saturday, but his other options were Trevor Crowe and JB! Crowe gets his haircut at the 4A Salon and Barfield has not driven a ball in years. If The Grinder goes, I'd accept it, but he's not a bad manager and not to blame for the season.kingdieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324199988823868480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-43881870558136697012009-06-21T14:22:14.213-04:002009-06-21T14:22:14.213-04:00Great work representing the thought process of the...Great work representing the thought process of the last bastion of optimistic, diehard tribe fans (myself included) everywhere.<br /><br />I only hope Shapiro has concluded that himself, and is ready to take action.<br /><br />The reality is, even with all the injuries, the team has been competitive, consistently has had a chance to win, but lacks the qualities necessary to do so. Returning talent and favorable schedules won't change that. It seems to be ingrained in the fabric of the team, and can only be adjusted by a change in management.<br /><br />I've been a believer in Shapiro for his philosophy and organizational model (not to mention a very respectable track record in obtaining talent), and admire his leadership in taking accountability, as shown from the quotes in Hoynes saturday game story:<br /><br />"I don't feel one person, coach or manager is responsible for the problems we're having," said GM Mark Shapiro. ...."if anyone is to blame, it's me." <br /><br />But what's amazing to me is that it's so far past the point where deflecting blame from the coaching staff will help his cause, much less the team's cause.<br /><br />To me, how he reacts in the next 4 weeks will define his legacy with the tribe. It starts with beginning the search for a manager who can actually influence the disposition and character of the team (knowledge of baseball strategy & matchups a bonus, comparatively speaking). <br /><br />And while he won't find that in the next few weeks, it means installing an interim manager, who isn't worried about preserving his job, and buys into the notion that the underperforming veterans need to move aside to see what Giminez, Valbuena, LaPorta, Brantley, heck maybe even Jordan Brown, can do with consistent playing time.<br /><br />Otherwise, if he continues to throw himself under the bus, but not take action with the coaching, he's going to end up in the same category as Phil Savage.<br /><br />Finally, sorry I could not stop out at Shef's after the game...wished I could have thrown a few back to wash down the horrible aftertaste of this entire week...crushing defeat after crushing defeat, all while hearing much of the same tribe "feedback" you posted about from my friends & coworkers in brewtown, then only to have it continue on the Red Line after the game....but my little boy was spent after 13 innings. I was so proud he hung in there that long.<br /><br />But anyway, it sure was great to meet you at the game.milwaukeeTribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412453471476254358noreply@blogger.com